Interview with Neil Vermillion: Being a Volunteer Fighter & Trainer

This video is a book review of "Desert Sniper" by Ed Nash, an autobiography detailing his experiences as a volunteer fighting alongside Kurdish forces against ISIS in Syria. The reviewer highlights Nash's journalistic background influencing his writing, his honest portrayal of combat, and his clear explanations of firearms. The book covers Kurdish culture, training, tactics, and Nash's use of weapons like the Dragunov, AK, Zagros, and Ser heavy rifles. The reviewer praises the book's affordability and the importance of recognizing stories of volunteers who take concrete action in dire situations.

This TFB TV episode explores a renowned gun shop in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq, run by gunsmith Bakhtiar. The shop showcases a diverse collection of historical firearms, including Enfield and Mauser rifles, various machine guns like PKMs and MG3s, and submachine guns such as the Egyptian Port Said. It also features rare pistols like the Tariq and other unique pieces, highlighting Bakhtiar's extensive repair and customization skills.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.